Police

Avon and Somerset Police have a dedicated team of officers serving the parish of Stoke Gifford, headed by Neighbourhood Beat Manager PC Elizabeth Ball.

There are currently two Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) in the team: Charlotte Hocking-Brown and Romaric Mebenga Ngah.

For more information, visit the Stoke Gifford Beat page on the Avon and Somerset Police website.

The Stoke Gifford beat area consists of the South Gloucestershire Council wards of Stoke Gifford and Little Stoke.

N.B. The Stoke Gifford ward includes parts of the south of Bradley Stoke parish (town), so these come within the Stoke Gifford police beat area.

Police beat surgery

A ‘drop-in’ surgery (no appointment necessary) is held once a month on a Wednesday between 10am and 12noon at Little Stoke Community Cafe, Little Stoke Park, Little Stoke BS34 6HR. Check Stoke Gifford Beat page or our What’s On page to find upcoming dates.

Police enquiry office

Members of the public can visit the enquiry office at Patchway Police Centre, Gloucester Road, Patchway BS34 6PY, which is open 8am to 8pm Monday to Friday and 9am to 5pm Saturday & Sunday (closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day).

Crime statistics

Monthly crime statistics for the Stoke Gifford neighbourhood (police.uk)

Note: Statistics are typically published with a delay of one to two months.

Crime levels overview

Crime types

Beat team priorities

ASB Hatchett Lane/Beaufort Crescent
Agreed on 7th October 2023

There have been reports that Hatchett Lane and Beaufort Crescent are being used as a waiting area for private hire vehicles for Parkway Railway Station. There have been reports that drivers have been using bushes/over-growth as a toilet.

ASB Little Stoke Park/Meade Park
Agreed on 16th June 2023

The open areas and children’s play areas in and around Little Stoke and Stoke Gifford have had a recent increase in youth related ASB, however this appears to have culminated in an arson attack on the wooden structure in Meade Park on the 17th June 2023. This caused a large fire and has completely destroyed the play equipment.

Please report incidents via 101 or 999 if an emergency, alternative you can report through Crimestoppers which is anonymous.

School Parking – St Michael’s Primary School – Stoke Gifford
Agreed on 3rd February 2023

Complaints have been received around parents parking on yellow zig-zags at school pick-up and drop-off times.

Officers will be patrolling and making contact with parents who choose to ignore the safety rules.

A request has been sent to South Glos Council parking officers to carry out patrols.

Related pages

• Mobile Speed Camera Enforcement Schedule (updated weekly)

Community Engagement Forum for Stoke Gifford

Community Engagement Forums (CEFs), previously known as Safer and Stronger Community Groups are about listening and responding to local people’s real issues. People in their communities know best what works for them and what their real needs are.

For details of recent and upcoming meetings, visit the Journal’s dedicated page for the Stoke Gifford, Stoke Park and Cheswick Community Engagement Forum.

South Gloucestershire Police news on Twitter

Recent police stories in the Journal